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2009 Genesis sedan

ENGINE

3.8L V6

Type

Dual CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) DOHC 24-valve V6

Materials

Aluminum block / aluminum cylinder heads

Displacement

3.8 liters (3,778 cc)

Horsepower

290 @ 6,200 rpm

Torque

264 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm

Bore & Stroke (mm)

96 x 87

Valves per cylinder

4

Compression ratio

10.4

Estimated 0-60 mph

6.2 seconds

 

4.6L V8

Type

CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) DOHC

32-valve V8

Materials

Aluminum block / aluminum cylinder heads

Displacement

4.6 liters (4,627 cc)

Horsepower

375 @ 6,500 rpm (Premium fuel)

368 @ 6,500 rpm (Regular fuel)

Torque

333 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm (Premium fuel)

324 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm (Regular fuel)

Bore & Stroke (mm)

92 x 87

Valves per cylinder

4

Compression ratio

10.4

Estimated 0-60 mph

5.7 seconds

TRANSMISSION

6-speed electronic automatic and SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode

Gear ratios                 

Aisin B600 (3.8L V6)

ZF 6HP26 (4.6L V8)

Drive Configuration

RWD

RWD

First

3.520:1

4.171:1

Second

2.042:1

2.340:1

Third

1.400:1

1.521:1

Fourth

1.000:1

1.143:1

Fifth

0.716:1

0.867:1

Sixth

0.586:1

0.691:1

Reverse

3.224:1

3.403:1

Final drive

3.909:1

3.133:1

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent 5-link design with SACHS ASD gas shock absorbers, coil springs and 25mm anti-roll bar

Rear     

Independent 5-link design with SACHS ASD gas shock absorbers, coil springs and 18mm (V8) 17mm (V6) anti-roll bar

STEERING

Type

Rack & Pinion (V6 & V8)

Power assisted, engine-RPM-sensing (V6 & V8)

Electro-hydraulic power steering (V8)

Overall Ratio  

15.7:1

Turns, lock to lock     

2.93 (V6)

2.98 (V8)

Turning circle  

36.0 ft (curb to curb)


BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS

Front

Power-assisted 12.6-in diameter ventilated disc (V6)

Power-assisted 13.0-in diameter ventilated disc (V8)

Rear

Power-assisted 12.4-in diameter solid disc

ABS

4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Tires 

P225/55R17 (V6)

P235/50R18 (V8, Optional V6)

Wheels

17 x 7.0J 14-spoke Aluminum Alloy (V6)

18 x 7.0J 9-spoke Hyper Silver with chrome insert Aluminum Alloy (Optional V6)

18 x 7.0J 14-spoke Hyper Silver Aluminum Alloy (V8)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Coefficient of drag

0.27

Wheelbase

115.6 in.

Overall length

195.9 in.

Overall width

74.4 in.

Overall height,

17-in. wheels/ 18-in. wheels

58.1 in. / 58.3 in.

Tread width (front / rear),

17-in. wheels

63.8 in. / 64.4 in.

Tread width (front / rear),

18-in. wheels

63.1 in. / 63.8 in.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Head room                   

Front without sunroof/ with sunroof

40.4 in. / 38.1 in.

Rear

37.7 in.

Leg room                     

Front

44.3 in.

Rear

38.6 in.

Shoulder room                         

Front

58.3 in.

Rear

57.9 in.

Hip room                     

Front

54.9 in.

Rear

54.3 in.

EPA passenger volume           

109.4 cubic ft.

EPA cargo volume     

15.9 cubic ft.

EPA total volume       

125.3 cubic ft.

CAPACITIES

3.8L V6

Fuel   

19.3 gallons

Oil     

5.8 quarts

Coolant          

5.8 quarts

 

4.6L V8

Fuel   

20.3 gallons

Oil     

6.9 quarts

Coolant          

8.9 quarts

CURB WEIGHT

3.8L V6

3,748 lbs

4.6L V8

4,012 lbs

GVWR WEIGHT

3.8L V6

4,850 lbs

4.6L V8

5,115 lbs

FUEL ECONOMY

City

Highway

3.8L V6

18

27

4.6L V8

17

25